Caviness Delivers Late Triple For 2-1 Robinson's Win
Jim Caviness tripled home the winning run in the eighth inning, giving Robinson's a 2-1 victory over Happitime at Ellis Park. Thenhaus held Happitime to one hit until Caviness' key hit broke the tie in the eighth, as Robinson's overcame a scoreless middle innings.
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Jim Caviness
Robinson
Happitime
Ellis Park
Caviness
Dick Thenhaus
Bob Matthews
Thenhaus
del Kray
Havlik
Frank DeBrower
Terry Lenhoff
Gary Kvach
Legendary slugger’s mighty career spans league records
The article notes a Hall of Fame level career with 6 099 total bases and three National League MVP awards in 1943 1946 and 1948. It cites seven batting titles with average highs from .330 to .376 and mentions last season’s 135 games at .330 and this season’s .260 through Monday, with 44 RBIs for the Cardinals.
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RBI
Cedar Rapids Legion Faces Omaha In Regional Playoff Thursday
Cedar Rapids Iowa’s American Legion team opens regional action against Omaha on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Salina Kansas. The double elimination format advances winners to Friday with further games through Tuesday if needed, featuring a slate of matchups including Aberdeen St Paul Enid and Russell with complex pairings and byes.
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Gazette
Salina
Kan
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
American Legion
Champ
Omaha
Aberdeen
S. D
St. Paul
Legion
Thurs
St. D
Bun
Enid
Okla
Russell
Kan.k
Bismarck
N. D
Sat
Sun
Carpenter, Former Iona Cager, Dies
Robert Willie Lee Carpenter Jr a basketball and scholastic standout died in Louisville at age 24 after a prolonged fight with multiple sclerosis Beginning at the University of Iowa where he had an athletic and academic scholarship he left basketball but remained in pre law studies until illness halted his schooling He was Kentucky’s outstanding basketball player in 1957 and a Central High School A student and senior class president.
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Louisville
Robert Willie Lee Carpenter
Carpenter
University of Iowa
Kentucky
Central High School
Braves Star Spahn Set to Pitch Against Dodgers
War ren Spahn, 42, has recovered from an elbow injury and will start Tuesday night for Milwaukee against the league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously tweaked the elbow Aug. 2, returned to two games since July 7, and carries a 13-5 record on pace for his 20th win.
Frankie Olivera Decisions Larry Carney In New Bedford
Frankie Olivera from New York outpointed Larry Carney of Lowell in a ten round lightweight bout in New Bedford Massachusetts. Carney challenged Olivera throughout but fell short on points.
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New Bedford
Mass
Frankie Olivera
New York
Larry Carney
Lowell
Hawkeyes Field a Veteran Forward Wall and Backfield Prospects
Iowa's 1963 backfield features former All-State alum from Webster City at fullback and Blake Delson of Badger Iowa at fullback as well. veterans Bob Sherman and Bob LeZotte anchor left half. sophomores Gary Simpson Newton and Karl Ryan Beaver Falls Pa at right and promising quarterback contingents include Gary Snook Iowa City and Louis Williams East St. Louis. The line shows depth with Tony Giacobazzi Farmington Mich and Cloyd Webb East St. Louis at ends, Gus Kasapis Detroit and George Latta Neville Island Pa at tackles, Mike Reilly Dubuque and Wally Hilgenberg Wilton Junction at guards, and Gary Fletcher Des Moines at center.
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Webster City
Blake Delson
Badger
Bob Sherman
Bob LeZotte
Gary Simpson
Newton
Karl Ryan
Beaver Falls
Fred Riddle
Collinsville
Ill
Mickey Moses
Gladstone
Mich
Hawkeyes
Earl McQuiston
Tony Giacobazzi
Farmington
Cloyd Webb
East St. Louis
Gus Kasapis
Detroit
George la
Witness Supports Different Notes In Butts Libel Trial
In Atlanta, real estate agent John Carmichael testified that notes shown as evidence differed from Burnett’s recollection of a September overheard long distance call. The case centers on charges that Wally Butts and Paul Bryant fixed the 1962 Georgia Alabama game. Butts cried and denied the allegations as the courtroom reacted emotionally.
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Atlanta
Wally Butts
George P. Burnett
John Carmichael
Burnett
Carmichael
Georgia Athletic
Paul “Bear” Bryant
Alabama
Butts
Saturday Evening Post
Post
Bryant
Butts Denies Wealth Claim In 1961 Financial Statement
The testimony shows a Curtis attorney questioning Butts about a 1961 financial statement listing his worth over 200000. Butts insists he has never been worth 100000 and is now insolvent. He cites losses from ventures, a sold Athens home, and debts to several banks. He mentions a discussed whisky business link with Frank Scoby, a Chicago beer distributor, but the deal did not happen.
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Butts
Curtis
Athens
Frank Scoby
Chicago
Pro Teams Cut Five Ex Iowa Gridders
Five former Iowa football players were dropped from the rosters of three U S teams and one Canadian club on Monday. Earl McQuiston a guard formerly with Iowa and Drake guard Gerry Barto were released along with three other ex Hawkeyes.
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Associated Press
Iowa
United States
Earl McQuiston
Drake
Gerry Barto
Roster Cuts Trim Rams Lions Cardinals in Pro Football Moves
Eight Rams players were cut as teams cut rosters. Lions placed waivers on three rookies led by Karl Kassulke after a win over Cleveland. Winnipeg released former Iowa quarterback Wilburn Hollis. St. Louis Cardinals cut Mike Mercer and John Slafkosky reducing to 53 players.
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Los Angeles Rams
Karl Kassulke
Drake
Detroit Lions
Cleveland
Winnipeg
Blue Bombers
Iowa
Wilburn Hollis
St. Louis
Cardinals
Mike Mercer
Dubuque
John Slafkosky
Wulfsberg and Moen Capture Tennis Titles
Wulfsberg of Cedar Rapids beat Nathan Chapman to win the boys 16 and under singles and Moen of Cedar Rapids claimed the girls 14 and under singles title in the Northeast Iowa Junior tennis meet in Waterloo. Moen teamed with Barb Laren to win the girls 14 and under doubles by default over Swope and Gray.
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Sue Moen
Rolf Wulfsberg
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Miss Moen
Wulfsberg
Beth Wright
Debbie Nolting
Moen
Barb Laren
Iowa City
Terry Paul
Nathan Chapman
Pamila Foxworth
St. Louis
Mary Stakstad
Cedar Falls
Einwalter
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Rolf Wuifsbers
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S.C
Fideces
Tom VanDeest
Bill Rompf
Chris Johnson
Do.m
Meoad Wal
Lee Wright
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